Buy with confidence -- here are unsolicited e-mails from recent customers: Hello Tim, Just to let you know I received the Edison Fireside player on Monday.... right on time. It's sure a beauty!  Just what I've been looking for.  It was so well packed that it took me half an hour to extricate all the bits and pieces and get it set up.  First cylinder I played was "Yankee Doodle Dandy"  by Billy Murray.   Just think, after nearly a hundred years brought back to life on the original player!  Can't help but muse on the miracle it must have been at the turn of the last century. Believe it or not, the power went out here the next day for about 4 hours, so I spent the afternoon in front of the fire, with the Edison Fireside bringing back the old music.  -- M.H., WA

Tim, We received the “Victor E” and it was a huge hit. The kids, my husband and I just loved it. I am not used to buying something so expensive unseen but it was a wonderful experience. My kids are 16 and 12 and into today’s world, when there is free time and computer games are waiting and TV show pre-recorded and ready to watch, it was a wonderful experience to sit as a family and listen to records their great grandmother had collected. Many thanks for your guidance.  Warm regards, S.H., CA

VICTOR II TALKING MACHINE, 1908

Don't have a lot of space, but want to get a genuine Victor for your home?  The Victor II (Two) was made for you!  If your taste runs to extraordinary condition and charm, you must give this instrument a tumble!  This machine is just gorgeous!  An ancient instrument, yet one that appears and makes music as fresh and bright as if it were the product of yesterday! Find out all the facts, see more pictures, learn the price -- just click on the image of the Victor II above.

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VICTOR "V" (FIVE) TALKING MACHINE, 1908

Are you ready to own a veritable work of art? Among the finest technology the turn of the twentieth century could offer! Then this is your instrument! Why is it so special?  (Hint-- it's the HORN.)  Click the image of the Victor V above to find out! See more pictures, get all the details and price.

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"STANDARD DISC TALKING MACHINE," 1909

The Standard Disc Model A is a compact-sized instrument, of nicely composed proportions, that will fit in any room, and produce bright and  enchanting music! And let's not forget about the reasonable price --- just click on the image of the Standard Disc Talking Machine above to see more pictures, get all the info and the price.

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EDISON "OPERA" PHONOGRAPH IN RARE OAK, THE ULTIMATE INSTRUMENT, 1912

The final perfection of Edison's external horn Phonograph was the "Opera."  And our superbly restored and regulated instrument, in majestic oak, is something you need if you are serious about listening to the famous Edison Blue Amberol cylinder records.Why is the Opera so sought-after by collectors around the globe?  Click the image of the Edison Opera above to find out! See more pictures, get all the details and price.

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PATHEPHONE No. "8," ELITE TALKING MACHINE WITH BOOK-MATCHED VENEER, 1909

Why should this Pathephone be delighting you in your home?  Because  everyone needs a talking machine!  And this particular instrument, with its stunning and distinctive book-matched walnut cabinet, produces outstanding sound quality. Click the image of the No. 8 above to see more pictures, get info, price, amd find out why the Pathé system is the most superior analog sound available!

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EXTRAORDINARILY EARLY VICTOR "MONARCH SPECIAL" TALKING MACHINE, 1902/1907

This delightful instrument is a rare and pristine example of the very first Victor "Monarch Special" Talking Machines, number 321!  Not your average Victor by any means!  Do you have one in your collection?  And is it as early as this one?  Originally manufactured in 1902, the machine stayed in use and now sports a advanced bracket and horn from the 1907 era. Click the image of the Monarch Special above to see more pictures, get details and price.

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VICTOR "VI" TALKING MACHINE, 1908

If you're ready to enjoy the finest technology the turn of the twentieth century could offer -- this is your instrument! Why is this instrument so special? Let's start with a solid mahogany cabinet, genuine gold-plated hardware and a triple-spring motor! Find out more! Click the image of the Victor VI (Six) above to see more pictures and get full details.

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COLUMBIA GRAPHOPHONE TYPE "BQ," A CUTTING-EDGE RARITY, 1908

The ultimate cylinder record sound experience-- a perfectly-adjusted Columbia BQ, the very essence of technological improvement when it was introduced. You simply will not believe the quality of the sound this instrument produces! Find out about it, see more pictures, get the price, just click on the image of the Graphophone BQ above.

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COLUMBIA DISC GRAPHOPHONE, TYPE "BZ," 1913

An instrument of this type comes around once in a blue moon. It's a rare example of a mahogany finish Columbia with an entracingly pretty flower horn.  The BZ will bring beauty and joy to your home -- see more pictures, get details and CHECK OUT THE LOW price, just click on the image of the BZ above.

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COLUMBIA DISC GRAPHOPHONE, TYPE "BII," 1914

Feast your eyes on this charmer! The melodious BII is an authentic antique talking machine with an BIG eye-catching horn that can be had at a friendly price. It will thrill you with the sounds of the past. Why not brighten your life with this pleasing package? Click the image of the Columbia BII above to see more pictures, get details and price.

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FASCINATING AND UNUSUAL "PUCK" PHONOGRAPH, 1905

Hello, dear viewer, and please look carefully at the above.  This astounding mechanism is a complete and functioning cylinder phonograph.  But more than that, it is one of the rarest of its kin.  Find out why this delightful Puck is so important. Click the image of the Puck Phonograph above to see more pictures, get info and price.

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 EDISON "FIRESIDE" PHONOGRAPH, MODEL "B," 1910

The ultimate Edison experience-- a genuine Edison Phonograph with a charming red horn. Find out about it, see more pictures, get the price, just click on the image of the Edison Fireside above.

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This extraordinary instrument from the WWI era has so many interesting and unusual qualities that you really must call us and buy it today. Click the image of the Victor III above to see more pictures, get info and price.

The Graphophone Q is a compact-sized instrument, of nicely composed proportions, that will fit in any room, and produce bright and  enchanting music! And let's not forget about the reasonable price --- just click on the image of the Type Q above to see more pictures, get all the info and the price.

Just wanted to thank you so much for the Victor II phonograph.  It is nothing short of AMAZING!!  That crazy contraption plays LOUD with the medium tone needles.  I can't believe how incredibly well it plays with the simple, non-electric technology employed!! Thank you for your time and wonderful phonograph!!  Stay well, please!!  J.O., WA

Hi Tim, packages arrived yesterday... First off, when I unpacked the cabinet, my eyes almost popped out of my head: the photos on your website do not even remotely do justice to the restoration. I own many fine antiques and know what I'm looking at, and it is some of the finest woodwork restoration that I have ever seen. 

I first played one of the 78's you sent with a loud tone needle and the first thing I noticed was--it's loud! I was also surprised by the fidelity; I was expecting a lot more distortion, but the sound is remarkably clean. Having established that I could spin a record on this machine without ruining either the record or the machine itself, I then put on my one truly valuable acoustic 78: Enrico Caruso singing "O sole mio." His distinctive clarion sound filled the room as if he had been there in person.

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I UNDERSTAND WHAT A "CYLINDER" RECORD IS BECAUSE OF ITS DISTINCTIVE APPEARANCE. BUT WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A "78," A "33" AND A "45" FLAT DISC RECORD?

The instruments we sell are NON-ELECTRIC and play "78 rpm" records. These records were made between 1900 and 1960 and represent a WIDE range of music, primarily popular hits, but also blues, jazz, classical, Operatic may be found. "78s" were pressed from SHELLAC.

"33"s (actually 33 1/3 rpm records) arrived MUCH later and they play on more modern electric Hi Fi or Stereo sets. "33"s are pressed from vinyl. No antique phonograph is can play a "33."

"45"s were introduced about the same time as "33"s, and they also play on electric Stereo sets. "45"s are pressed from vinyl.

More unsolicited comments:  

"Hi Tim, I've been remiss in waiting so long to update you on the machines... They arrived in excellent condition, and assembly was a breeze!... Anyway, my first opportunity to truly enjoy our old 78s was while entertaining friends over dinner last weekend - very appropriately, they were a professor of music and his wife stopping over Singapore on their way home to Melbourne, Australia from celebrating their anniversary in Paris, both about our age; also our kids and their piano teacher. I put on the first record before they arrived to savour a private moment of being transported into my past by the familiar "snap-crackle-pop" of needle on disc. During the evening,  we enjoyed together as much the ritual of playing records as the music from a bygone era - Victor Silvester and his orchestra - and I could see the thrill especially in our children's eyes!... [Your] books I have placed in my study, with one on my desk for reading in-between work. I keep visiting your website to see what you have on offer (and to regret some of the lovely machines I missed)."  I.B., Singapore

"Mr Fabrizio: I received the little Amberola today. I can truthfully say that I have never seen an antique phonograph as mint as this one. It plays great , and the wood grain is beautiful. I have never seen a packaging job this good too! Opening it was like conducting an archaeological dig. Thanks again!"  C.W., AL

"Tim, I wanted to tell you how thrilled I am to have purchased the Edison player from you. It's a beautiful machine. It's everything you said it was. The sound is incredible. I wake up in the morning and put a cylinder on and enjoy. Thank you so much for all your help. I look forward to making another purchase from you in the near future." G.C., MD

I just wanted to tell you how pleased I am with my Victor. A short while ago a neighbor stopped by and the first thing noticed was the Victor. As described, it's a big and imposing machine which never fails to bring a smile to all who have heard and seen it. Great job on the machine and to be frank, I have never seen anything shipped with such care.

"Thank you for the info and advice. You could have snowed me into buying a replacement, instead, you told me the truth. It is much appreciated." -J.

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